Shankar Chelluri is a seasoned professional with over 27 years of experience in corporate communications, policy advocacy, branding, and stakeholder engagement. He has worked across diverse sectors and holds an MA in Economics from the University of Hyderabad. Shankar's career began with his work as a staff reporter at The New Indian Express and has since included roles such as Senior Business Analyst at ICFAI UNIVERSITY PRESS, Founder Director at S Paradigm Consultants, and Head of Corporate Communications at GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. He has also taught as a visiting faculty member at SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies and is a passionate storyteller who enjoys endurance sports such as running and cycling.